53. Zeritis neriene (Boisduval, 1836)

WL: 14mm. The species is known from the semi-arid biotopes of the Sudan savanna and Sahel, though it may extend southwards during drier periods. It is known to occur in small, localized colonies and occurs from Senegal to Cameroon, CAR, Uganda, southern Sudan and western Kenya. The host-plants remain unknown.

Studied material. Bafatá: Afia, tabanca, 11.04.2013, 2♂ (SV) (CZ000011049, 000011050) . Cacheu: Caió (JB), several specimens . Gabú: Beli, 0 3.07.2009, 1♀ (BS 28866).

Previous references. Regions: Quinara. Authors: Mendes et al. (2008).

Probable abundance and proposed status. AB: NF; CS: LC